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<div class="HwContainer HwElement" id="HwContainer"><a class="HwMainSkipNavigation" href="#HwContentTitle"><span class="HwAccessibilityText">Skip Navigation</span></a><div class="HwBlock" id="HwMain" role="main"><div class="HwRow"><div class="HwColumn" id="HwColumnSidebar1"><div class="HwCustom" id="HwCustomSidebar"> </div></div><div class="HwColumn" id="HwColumnContent"><div id="HwContentTop"> </div><div class="HwTypeSymptom HwContentWrapper HwElement" role="article" id="HwContentWrapper"><div class="HwCustom" id="HwCustomContentTop"> </div><div class="HwContentHeader"><p><a name="top" id="Hwtop"><span class="HwAccessibilityText">Top of the page</span></a>Check Your Symptoms</p></div><div class="HwContentTitle"><h1 id="HwContentTitle" tabindex="-1">Hip Problems, Age 12 and Older</h1></div><div class="HwContentTopNavigation"> </div><div class="HwContent"><div class="HwNavigationSection HwSectionSpecialSection" id="sec-tq1499"><h2 class="HwSectionTitle" fingerprint="b4cb0a40" fingerprint-exact="e7c3d1bb">Overview</h2> <p fingerprint="406af0f6" fingerprint-exact="fffa1108">Hip pain can make it hard to walk, go up and down stairs, squat, or sleep on the side that hurts. A clicking or snapping feeling or sound around your hip joint (snapping hip) may bother you or cause you to worry. But if your hip isn't painful, in many cases the click or snap is nothing to worry about. Home treatment may be all that's needed for minor hip symptoms.</p> <p fingerprint="17770225" fingerprint-exact="91b4f265">To better understand hip problems, it may be helpful to know how the <a class="HwLinkMultiMedia" data-hw-type="MultiMedia" data-hw-document-href="tp10193" data-hw-section="tp10193-sec" rel="MultiMedia" hw:document-type="MultiMedia" hw:document-href="tp10193" data-hwid="tp10193" hw:section-href="tp10193-sec" hw:link-type="image" href="?id=tp10193#tp10193-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">hip</span></a> works. It's the largest ball-and-socket joint in the body. The thighbone (femur) fits tightly into a cup-shaped socket (acetabulum) in the pelvis. The hip joint is tighter and more stable than the shoulder joint, but it doesn't move as freely. The hip joint is held together by muscles in the buttock, groin, and spine; tendons; ligaments; and a joint capsule. Several fluid-filled sacs (bursae) cushion and lubricate the hip joint and let the tendons and muscles glide and move smoothly. The largest nerve in the body (sciatic nerve) passes through the pelvis into the leg.</p> <h3 class="HwSubSectionTitle" fingerprint="6c63603f" fingerprint-exact="b78597d2">Hip problems</h3> <p fingerprint="96d82e46" fingerprint-exact="45a3083c">Hip problems may develop from overuse, bone changes with age, tumors, infection, changes in the blood supply, or a problem that was present from birth (congenital). Oddly enough, a person who has a hip problem often feels pain in the knee or thigh instead of the hip. The type of hip pain you have may help your doctor find the cause of your pain.</p> <ul fingerprint="4f1d5f37" fingerprint-exact="9cea27c4"> <li> <b>Pain when resting</b> doesn't get worse with motion or standing. This type of pain is usually caused by a less severe problem, unless the pain doesn't go away or it awakens you from sleep.</li> <li> <b>Pain with movement</b> gets worse when you move the hip or leg, but not when you stand or bear weight. This type of pain is most often caused by a muscle injury, inflammation, or infection.</li> <li> <b>Pain with weight-bearing</b> gets worse when you stand or walk. It may cause you to limp. This type of pain usually means that you have a problem with the hip joint itself. Pain that's severe enough to prevent any weight-bearing is more likely to mean a serious bone or joint problem.</li> </ul> <p fingerprint="17b2bc51" fingerprint-exact="4daef70b">You may have pelvic, groin, thigh, or knee pain (referred pain) along with a sore, painful, or tender hip. Hip pain can have many causes.</p> <ul fingerprint="95cf71b1" fingerprint-exact="369dd09a"> <li>Snapping pain on the outside of the hip and sometimes the knee may be caused by iliotibial band syndrome. The iliotibial band is a band of fibrous tissue that runs down the outside of the thigh. The band may overdevelop, tighten, and rub across the hipbone or the outer part of the knee. </li> <li>Pain in the hip, thigh, or knee of an older child or teen may be caused by conditions such as <a class="HwLinkDefinition" data-hw-type="Definition" data-hw-document-href="th1534" data-hw-section="th1534-sec" rel="Definition" hw:document-type="Definition" hw:document-href="th1534" data-hwid="th1534" hw:section-href="th1534-sec" href="?id=th1534#th1534-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">slipped capital femoral epiphysis</span></a>, in which the upper end of the thighbone (femur) slips at the growth plate (epiphysis), or Legg-Calve-Perthes disease.</li> <li>Pain that's worse in the morning and improves during the day may be caused by <a class="HwLinkMultiMedia" data-hw-type="MultiMedia" data-hw-document-href="zm2540" data-hw-section="zm2540-sec" rel="MultiMedia" hw:document-type="MultiMedia" hw:document-href="zm2540" data-hwid="zm2540" hw:section-href="zm2540-sec" hw:link-type="image" href="?id=zm2540#zm2540-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">bones rubbing together</span></a>. This can happen with <a class="HwLinkDefinition" data-hw-type="Definition" data-hw-document-href="sto167524" data-hw-section="sto167524-sec" rel="Definition" hw:document-type="Definition" hw:document-href="sto167524" data-hwid="sto167524" hw:section-href="sto167524-sec" href="?id=sto167524#sto167524-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">osteoarthritis</span></a>, <a class="HwLinkDefinition" data-hw-type="Definition" data-hw-document-href="str2414" data-hw-section="str2414-sec" rel="Definition" hw:document-type="Definition" hw:document-href="str2414" data-hwid="str2414" hw:section-href="str2414-sec" href="?id=str2414#str2414-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">rheumatoid arthritis</span></a>, and <a class="HwLinkDefinition" data-hw-type="Definition" data-hw-document-href="stl158197" data-hw-section="stl158197-sec" rel="Definition" hw:document-type="Definition" hw:document-href="stl158197" data-hwid="stl158197" hw:section-href="stl158197-sec" href="?id=stl158197#stl158197-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">lupus</span></a>.</li> <li>Pain may be a sign of inflammation of the large sac that separates the hipbones from the muscles and tendons of the thighs and buttocks (trochanteric bursitis).</li> <li>Pain can occur with signs of infection in a joint (<a class="HwLinkDefinition" data-hw-type="Definition" data-hw-document-href="sts14501" data-hw-section="sts14501-sec" rel="Definition" hw:document-type="Definition" hw:document-href="sts14501" data-hwid="sts14501" hw:section-href="sts14501-sec" href="?id=sts14501#sts14501-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">septic arthritis</span></a>), bursa (<a class="HwLinkDefinition" data-hw-type="Definition" data-hw-document-href="sts14516" data-hw-section="sts14516-sec" rel="Definition" hw:document-type="Definition" hw:document-href="sts14516" data-hwid="sts14516" hw:section-href="sts14516-sec" href="?id=sts14516#sts14516-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">septic bursitis</span></a>), or bone (<a class="HwLinkDefinition" data-hw-type="Definition" data-hw-document-href="sto167507" data-hw-section="sto167507-sec" rel="Definition" hw:document-type="Definition" hw:document-href="sto167507" data-hwid="sto167507" hw:section-href="sto167507-sec" href="?id=sto167507#sto167507-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">osteomyelitis</span></a>).</li> <li>Pain and stiffness in the hip may be caused by lack of blood flow to the hip joint (<a class="HwLinkDefinition" data-hw-type="Definition" data-hw-document-href="tv7925" data-hw-section="tv7925-sec" rel="Definition" hw:document-type="Definition" hw:document-href="tv7925" data-hwid="tv7925" hw:section-href="tv7925-sec" href="?id=tv7925#tv7925-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">avascular necrosis</span></a>). You may also have pain in the knee.</li> <li>Pain that shoots down the leg from the hip or lower back may be caused by an irritated or pinched nerve (<a class="HwLinkDefinition" data-hw-type="Definition" data-hw-document-href="sts14311" data-hw-section="sts14311-sec" rel="Definition" hw:document-type="Definition" hw:document-href="sts14311" data-hwid="sts14311" hw:section-href="sts14311-sec" href="?id=sts14311#sts14311-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">sciatica</span></a>).</li> <li>Pain with weight-bearing that gets worse over several months may be caused by <a class="HwLinkDefinition" data-hw-type="Definition" data-hw-document-href="sto167501" data-hw-section="sto167501-sec" rel="Definition" hw:document-type="Definition" hw:document-href="sto167501" data-hwid="sto167501" hw:section-href="sto167501-sec" href="?id=sto167501#sto167501-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">transient osteoporosis</span></a>. This is more common in middle-aged men. But it also can affect women in the later part of pregnancy (third trimester). Osteoporosis related to pregnancy usually goes away on its own within a year after the baby is born.</li> <li>Some types of bone cancer (osteosarcomas) and the spread of cancer to the bone (metastatic disease) can cause bone pain.</li> </ul> <p fingerprint="7dda6684" fingerprint-exact="8e51d23e">Treatment may include first aid and using a brace, cast, harness, or traction. It may also include physical therapy and medicines. In some cases, surgery is needed. Treatment for a hip problem depends on: </p> <ul fingerprint="41cff473" fingerprint-exact="6065649f"> <li>The location and type of injury, and how bad it is.</li> <li>Your age, general health, and activities (such as work, sports, hobbies).</li> </ul> </div><div class="HwNavigationSection HwSectionHealthTools" id="sec-hip11-HealthTools"><h2 class="HwSectionTitle" fingerprint="4f8c76b3" fingerprint-exact="aa5a79d3">Health Tools</h2><p fingerprint="07c09bf8" fingerprint-exact="d28efb5c">Health Tools help you make wise health decisions or take action to improve your health.</p><div class="HwHealthTools"><div class="HwActionsetTool"><span class="HwHealthToolIntro">Actionsets are designed to help people take an active role in managing a health condition.</span><div class="HwOptionalAll"><div class="HwHealthToolLinks"><ul fingerprint="766d50bc" fingerprint-exact="c32088b9"><li class="HwOptionalAny"><a data-hw-type="Actionset" data-hw-document-href="av2500" data-hw-section="av2501" hw:document-type="Actionset" hw:document-href="av2500" data-hwid="av2500" hw:section-href="av2501" href="?id=av2500#av2501">Preventing Falls: Exercises for Strength and Balance</a></li></ul></div></div></div></div></div><div class="HwNavigationSection HwSectionCYS" id="sec-tq1573"><h2 class="HwSectionTitle" fingerprint="1bc87b1b" fingerprint-exact="d719d6f6">Check Your Symptoms</h2><div><div class="HwAsset" hw:assetid="hip11"> <div id="HwSxBody" data-hw-version="1.0.0.0"><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion HwSxTopicConfirmationQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion335" data-hw-entity-key="335" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Do you have a hip problem?</div><div class="HwSxQuestionSubText">This includes symptoms like pain and trouble moving the hips normally.</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer741" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="741" data-hw-parent-entity-key="335">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Hip problem</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer742" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="742" data-hw-parent-entity-key="335">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Hip problem</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxAge" id="HwSxQuestion31" data-hw-entity-key="31" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">How old are you?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer HwSxAgeResponse" id="HwSxAnswer72" data-hw-type="HwSxDemographicsAnswer" data-hw-age-range="143"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="72" data-hw-parent-entity-key="31">Less than 12 years</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Less than 12 years</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer HwSxAgeResponse" id="HwSxAnswer73" data-hw-type="HwSxDemographicsAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="73" data-hw-parent-entity-key="31">12 years or older</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">12 years or older</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxNonTopic" id="HwSxQuestion30" data-hw-entity-key="30" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Are you male or female?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer HwSxGenderResponse" id="HwSxAnswer71" data-hw-type="HwSxDemographicsAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="71" data-hw-parent-entity-key="30">Male</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Male</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer HwSxGenderResponse" id="HwSxAnswer70" data-hw-type="HwSxDemographicsAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="70" data-hw-parent-entity-key="30">Female</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Female</div></div></div><div id="SxWhyAskDiv"><button id="SxWhyAskAccordianBtn" tabindex="0" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="SxWhyAskBodyDiv" type="button" aria-live="assertive"><div class="SxWhyAskAccordion">Why do we ask this question?</div><div class="SxWhyAskAccordion SxWhyAskAccordionArrow_Down" id="SxWhyAskAccordionArrow"> </div></button><div id="SxWhyAskBodyDiv" role="tabpanel"><div class="SxWhyAskParaChild" id="SxWhyAskHeaderDiv" tabindex="-1"><h4>The medical assessment of symptoms is based on the body parts you have.</h4></div><div class="SxWhyAskParaChild" id="SxWhyAskParaDiv" tabindex="-1"><ul><li>If you are transgender or nonbinary, choose the sex that matches the body parts (such as ovaries, testes, prostate, breasts, penis, or vagina) you <b>now</b> have in the area where you are having symptoms.</li><li>If your symptoms aren’t related to those organs, you can choose the gender you identify with.</li><li>If you have some organs of both sexes, you may need to go through this triage tool twice (once as "male" and once as "female"). This will make sure that the tool asks the right questions for you.</li></ul></div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion350" data-hw-entity-key="350" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Have you injured the hip in the past month?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer772" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="772" data-hw-parent-entity-key="350">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Hip injury in the past month</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer773" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="773" data-hw-parent-entity-key="350">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Hip injury in the past month</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion351" data-hw-entity-key="351" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Have you had hip surgery in the past month?</div><div class="HwSxQuestionSubText">If a cast, splint, or brace is causing the problem, follow the instructions you got about how to loosen it.</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer774" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="774" data-hw-parent-entity-key="351">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Hip surgery in the past month</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer775" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="775" data-hw-parent-entity-key="351">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Hip surgery in the past month</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion352" data-hw-entity-key="352" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Is the problem mainly in your low back or buttock rather than your hip?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer3476" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="3476" data-hw-parent-entity-key="352">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Back Problem</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer3477" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="3477" data-hw-parent-entity-key="352">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Back Problem</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion339" data-hw-entity-key="339" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Is the leg <a class="quickdefine HwSxDefinition" href="#tf7020">blue, very pale, or cold</a> and different from the other leg?</div><div class="HwSxQuestionSubText">If the leg is in a cast, splint, or brace, follow the instructions you got about how to loosen it.</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer749" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="749" data-hw-parent-entity-key="339">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Leg is blue, very pale, or cold and different from other leg</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer750" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="750" data-hw-parent-entity-key="339">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Leg is blue, very pale, or cold and different from other leg</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion793" data-hw-entity-key="793" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Do you have any pain in your hip?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer1708" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="1708" data-hw-parent-entity-key="793">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Hip pain</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer1709" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="1709" data-hw-parent-entity-key="793">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Hip pain</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion24" data-hw-entity-key="24" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText"><a class="quickdefine HwSxDefinition" href="#tf7017">How bad is the pain</a> on a scale of 0 to 10, if 0 is no pain and 10 is the worst pain you can imagine?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer58" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="58" data-hw-parent-entity-key="24">8 to 10: Severe pain</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Severe pain</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer57" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="57" data-hw-parent-entity-key="24">5 to 7: Moderate pain</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Moderate pain</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer56" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="56" data-hw-parent-entity-key="24">1 to 4: Mild pain</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Mild pain</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion304" data-hw-entity-key="304" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">How long has the pain lasted?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer674" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="674" data-hw-parent-entity-key="304">Less than 2 full days (48 hours)</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Pain less than 2 days</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer675" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="675" data-hw-parent-entity-key="304">2 days to 2 weeks</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Pain 2 days to 2 weeks</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer676" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="676" data-hw-parent-entity-key="304">More than 2 weeks</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Pain more than 2 weeks</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion54" data-hw-entity-key="54" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Has the pain:</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer127" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="127" data-hw-parent-entity-key="54">Gotten worse?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Pain is getting worse</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer128" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="128" data-hw-parent-entity-key="54">Stayed about the same (not better or worse)?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Pain is unchanged</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer126" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="126" data-hw-parent-entity-key="54">Gotten better?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Pain is getting better</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion305" data-hw-entity-key="305" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Do you think the problem may be causing a fever? </div><div class="HwSxQuestionSubText">Some bone and joint problems can cause a fever.</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer677" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="677" data-hw-parent-entity-key="305">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Possible fever</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer678" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="678" data-hw-parent-entity-key="305">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Possible fever</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion29" data-hw-entity-key="29" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Are there any <a class="quickdefine HwSxDefinition" href="#tf6946">symptoms of infection</a>?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer67" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="67" data-hw-parent-entity-key="29">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Symptoms of infection</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer68" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="68" data-hw-parent-entity-key="29">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Symptoms of infection</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion306" data-hw-entity-key="306" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Are there red streaks leading away from the area or pus draining from it?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer679" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="679" data-hw-parent-entity-key="306">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Red streaks or pus</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer680" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="680" data-hw-parent-entity-key="306">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Red streaks or pus</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion307" data-hw-entity-key="307" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Do you have diabetes, a <a class="quickdefine HwSxDefinition" href="#tf6944">weakened immune system</a>, peripheral arterial disease, or any surgical hardware in the area?</div><div class="HwSxQuestionSubText">"Hardware" includes things like artificial joints, plates or screws, catheters, and medicine pumps.</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer681" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="681" data-hw-parent-entity-key="307">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Diabetes, immune problems, peripheral arterial disease, or surgical hardware in affected area</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer682" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="682" data-hw-parent-entity-key="307">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Diabetes, immune problems, peripheral arterial disease, or surgical hardware in affected area</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion353" data-hw-entity-key="353" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Are you having trouble moving your hip or leg?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer778" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="778" data-hw-parent-entity-key="353">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Difficulty moving hip or leg</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer779" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="779" data-hw-parent-entity-key="353">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Difficulty moving hip or leg</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion309" data-hw-entity-key="309" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Is it very hard to move or somewhat hard to move?</div><div class="HwSxQuestionSubText">"Very hard" means you can't move it at all in any direction without causing severe pain. "Somewhat hard" means you can move it at least a little, though you may have some pain when you do it.</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer685" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="685" data-hw-parent-entity-key="309">Very hard</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Very hard to move</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer686" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="686" data-hw-parent-entity-key="309">Somewhat hard</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Somewhat hard to move</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion354" data-hw-entity-key="354" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">How long have you had trouble moving your hip?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer780" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="780" data-hw-parent-entity-key="354">Less than 2 full days (48 hours)</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Difficulty moving for less than 2 days</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer781" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="781" data-hw-parent-entity-key="354">2 days to 2 weeks</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Difficulty moving for 2 days to 2 weeks</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer782" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="782" data-hw-parent-entity-key="354">More than 2 weeks</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Difficulty moving for more than 2 weeks</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion311" data-hw-entity-key="311" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Has the loss of movement been:</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer690" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="690" data-hw-parent-entity-key="311">Getting worse?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Difficulty moving is getting worse</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer691" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="691" data-hw-parent-entity-key="311">Staying about the same (not better or worse)?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Difficulty moving is unchanged</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer692" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="692" data-hw-parent-entity-key="311">Getting better?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Difficulty moving is improving</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion355" data-hw-entity-key="355" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Have you had hip problems for more than 2 weeks?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer783" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="783" data-hw-parent-entity-key="355">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Symptoms for more than 2 weeks</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer784" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="784" data-hw-parent-entity-key="355">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Symptoms for more than 2 weeks</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxDefinition" id="HwSxIdhealthrisks"><p>Many things can affect how your body responds to a symptom and what kind of care you may need. These include:</p><ul><li><b>Your age</b>. Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker.</li><li><b>Your overall health</b>. If you have a condition such as diabetes, HIV, cancer, or heart disease, you may need to pay closer attention to certain symptoms and seek care sooner.</li><li><b>Medicines you take</b>. Certain medicines, such as blood thinners (anticoagulants), medicines that suppress the immune system like steroids or chemotherapy, herbal remedies, or supplements can cause symptoms or make them worse.</li><li><b>Recent health events</b>, such as surgery or injury. These kinds of events can cause symptoms afterwards or make them more serious.</li><li><b>Your health habits and lifestyle</b>, such as eating and exercise habits, smoking, alcohol or drug use, sexual history, and travel.</li></ul></div><div class="HwSxDisposition HwSxDisposition_green" id="HwSxIdgreen"><div class="HwDispositionTop"> </div><h3 class="HwSxDispositionHeading">Try Home Treatment</h3><div class="HwSxDispositionActionText"><p>You have answered all the questions. Based on your answers, you may be able to take care of this problem at home.</p></div><div class="HwSxDispositionNextSteps"><ul><li>Try home treatment to relieve the symptoms.</li><li>Call your doctor if symptoms get worse or you have any concerns (for example, if symptoms are not getting better as you would expect). You may need care sooner.</li></ul></div><div class="HwSxDispositionLinks"><div class="HwSxHomeTreatmentLink"><a data-hw-type="Symptom" data-hw-document-href="hip11" data-hw-section="tq1749" hw:section-href="tq1749" hw:document-href="hip11" hw:document-type="Symptom" href="?id=hip11#tq1749">HomeTreatment</a></div><div class="HwSxRelatedInformationLink"><a data-hw-type="Symptom" data-hw-document-href="hip11" data-hw-section="hip11-RelInfo" hw:section-href="hip11-RelInfo" hw:document-href="hip11" hw:document-type="Symptom" href="?id=hip11#hip11-RelInfo">RelatedInformation</a></div><div class="HwSxWhereToGoLink"><a data-hw-type="Symptom" data-hw-document-href="abs1987" data-hw-section="abs1988" hw:section-href="abs1988" hw:document-href="abs1987" hw:document-type="Symptom" href="?id=abs1987#abs1988">WhereToGo</a></div></div><div class="HwDispositionBottom"> </div></div><div class="HwSxDefinition" id="HwSxIdtf7017"><p>Pain in adults and older children</p><ul><li><b>Severe pain (8 to 10)</b>: The pain is so bad that you can't stand it for more than a few hours, can't sleep, and can't do anything else except focus on the pain.</li><li><b>Moderate pain (5 to 7)</b>: The pain is bad enough to disrupt your normal activities and your sleep, but you can tolerate it for hours or days. Moderate can also mean pain that comes and goes even if it's severe when it's there.</li><li><b>Mild pain (1 to 4)</b>: You notice the pain, but it is not bad enough to disrupt your sleep or activities.</li></ul></div><div class="HwSxDefinition" id="HwSxIdtf7020"><p>When an area turns <b>blue, very pale, or cold</b>, it can mean that there has been a sudden change in the blood supply to the area. This can be serious.</p><p>There are other reasons for color and temperature changes. Bruises often look blue. A limb may turn blue or pale if you leave it in one position for too long, but its normal color returns after you move it. What you are looking for is a change in how the area looks (it turns blue or pale) and feels (it becomes cold to the touch), and this change does not go away.</p></div><div class="HwSxDefinition" id="HwSxIdtf6946"><p><b>Symptoms of infection</b> may include:</p><ul><li>Increased pain, swelling, warmth, or redness in or around the area.</li><li>Red streaks leading from the area.</li><li>Pus draining from the area.</li><li>A fever.</li></ul></div><div class="HwSxDefinition" id="HwSxIdtf6944"><p>Certain health conditions and medicines <b>weaken the immune system's</b> ability to fight off infection and illness. Some examples in adults are:</p><ul><li>Diseases such as diabetes, cancer, heart disease, and HIV/AIDS.</li><li>Long-term alcohol and drug problems.</li><li>Steroid medicines, which may be used to treat a variety of conditions.</li><li>Chemotherapy and radiation therapy for cancer.</li><li>Other medicines used to treat autoimmune disease.</li><li>Medicines taken after organ transplant.</li><li>Not having a spleen.</li></ul></div><div class="HwSxDisposition HwSxDisposition_red" id="HwSxIdred"><div class="HwDispositionTop"> </div><h3 class="HwSxDispositionHeading">Seek Care Now</h3><div class="HwSxDispositionActionText"><p>Based on your answers, <b>you may need care right away</b>. The problem is likely to get worse without medical care.</p></div><div class="HwSxDispositionNextSteps"><ul><li>Call your doctor now to discuss the symptoms and arrange for care.</li><li>If you cannot reach your doctor or you don't have one, seek care in the next hour.</li><li>You do not need to call an ambulance unless: <ul><li>You cannot travel safely either by driving yourself or by having someone else drive you.</li><li>You are in an area where heavy traffic or other problems may slow you down.</li></ul></li></ul></div><div class="HwDispositionBottom"> </div></div><div class="HwSxDisposition HwSxDisposition_yellow" id="HwSxIdyellow"><div class="HwDispositionTop"> </div><h3 class="HwSxDispositionHeading">Seek Care Today</h3><div class="HwSxDispositionActionText"><p>Based on your answers, <b>you may need care soon</b>. The problem probably will not get better without medical care.</p></div><div class="HwSxDispositionNextSteps"><ul><li>Call your doctor today to discuss the symptoms and arrange for care.</li><li>If you cannot reach your doctor or you don't have one, seek care today.</li><li>If it is evening, watch the symptoms and seek care in the morning.</li><li>If the symptoms get worse, seek care sooner.</li></ul></div><div class="HwSxDispositionLinks"><div class="HwSxHomeTreatmentLink"><a data-hw-type="Symptom" data-hw-document-href="hip11" data-hw-section="tq1749" hw:section-href="tq1749" hw:document-href="hip11" hw:document-type="Symptom" href="?id=hip11#tq1749">HomeTreatment</a></div><div class="HwSxRelatedInformationLink"><a data-hw-type="Symptom" data-hw-document-href="hip11" data-hw-section="hip11-RelInfo" hw:section-href="hip11-RelInfo" hw:document-href="hip11" hw:document-type="Symptom" href="?id=hip11#hip11-RelInfo">RelatedInformation</a></div><div class="HwSxWhereToGoLink"><a data-hw-type="Symptom" data-hw-document-href="abs1987" data-hw-section="abs1988" hw:section-href="abs1988" hw:document-href="abs1987" hw:document-type="Symptom" href="?id=abs1987#abs1988">WhereToGo</a></div></div><div class="HwDispositionBottom"> </div></div><div class="HwSxDisposition HwSxDisposition_black" id="HwSxIdblack"><div class="HwDispositionTop"> </div><h3 class="HwSxDispositionHeading">Make an Appointment</h3><div class="HwSxDispositionActionText"><p>Based on your answers, the problem may not improve without medical care.</p></div><div class="HwSxDispositionNextSteps"><ul><li>Make an appointment to see your doctor in the next 1 to 2 weeks.</li><li>If appropriate, try home treatment while you are waiting for the appointment.</li><li>If symptoms get worse or you have any concerns, call your doctor. You may need care sooner.</li></ul></div><div class="HwSxDispositionLinks"><div class="HwSxHomeTreatmentLink"><a data-hw-type="Symptom" data-hw-document-href="hip11" data-hw-section="tq1749" hw:section-href="tq1749" hw:document-href="hip11" hw:document-type="Symptom" href="?id=hip11#tq1749">HomeTreatment</a></div><div class="HwSxRelatedInformationLink"><a data-hw-type="Symptom" data-hw-document-href="hip11" data-hw-section="hip11-RelInfo" hw:section-href="hip11-RelInfo" hw:document-href="hip11" hw:document-type="Symptom" href="?id=hip11#hip11-RelInfo">RelatedInformation</a></div><div class="HwSxWhereToGoLink"><a data-hw-type="Symptom" data-hw-document-href="abs1987" data-hw-section="abs1988" hw:section-href="abs1988" hw:document-href="abs1987" hw:document-type="Symptom" href="?id=abs1987#abs1988">WhereToGo</a></div></div><div class="HwDispositionBottom"> </div></div><div class="HwSxDisposition HwSxDisposition_emergency" id="HwSxIdemergency"><div class="HwDispositionTop"> </div><h3 class="HwSxDispositionHeading">Call <span class="HwSxEmergencyNumber">911</span> Now</h3><div class="HwSxDispositionActionText"><p>Based on your answers, you need emergency care.</p></div><div class="HwSxDispositionNextSteps"><p><b>Call <span class="HwSxEmergencyNumber">911</span> or other emergency services now</b>.</p><p>Sometimes people don't want to call <span class="HwSxEmergencyNumber">911</span>. They may think that their symptoms aren't serious or that they can just get someone else to drive them. Or they might be concerned about the cost. But based on your answers, the safest and quickest way for you to get the care you need is to call <span class="HwSxEmergencyNumber">911</span> for medical transport to the hospital.</p></div><div class="HwDispositionBottom"> </div></div><div class="HwSxTitle" id="HwSxTitlebacpn" data-hw-section="aa142525">Back Problems and Injuries</div><div class="HwSxTitle" id="HwSxTitlehip10" data-hw-section="tq3039">Hip Problems, Age 11 and Younger</div><div class="HwSxTitle" id="HwSxTitleposto" data-hw-section="tp9852">Postoperative Problems</div><div class="HwSxTitle" id="HwSxTitlehin11" data-hw-section="tp25634">Hip Injuries, Age 12 and Older</div></div></div></div></div><div class="HwNavigationSection HwSectionSpecialSection" id="sec-tq1749"><h2 class="HwSectionTitle" fingerprint="1d4dc8a4" fingerprint-exact="5c91135b">Self-Care</h2> <p fingerprint="95c59f68" fingerprint-exact="a5a909a4">Try the following tips to help relieve hip pain, swelling, and stiffness.</p> <ul fingerprint="0e409485" fingerprint-exact="f353e8da"> <li>Rest. <p>Try to rest and protect the affected area. Stop, change, or take a break from any activity that may be causing your pain or soreness. </p></li> <li>Sleep on the side that doesn't have the problem. <p>Put a pillow between your knees. Or sleep on your back with pillows under your knees. </p></li> <li>Avoid things that might increase swelling. <p>For 48 hours, avoid things that might increase swelling. These things include hot showers, hot tubs, hot packs, and drinks that contain alcohol.</p></li> <li>Apply heat. <ul><li>After 2 or 3 days, you can try applying heat to the area that hurts. Types of heat therapy include microwavable packs and disposable heating patches.</li><li>Apply heat for 10 to 20 minutes at a time.</li><li>You might also try switching between cold and heat.</li></ul></li> <li>Start normal activities and gentle stretching. <p>After 48 to 72 hours, if swelling is gone, you can carefully start doing normal activities and gentle stretching, such as: </p><ul><li>Prone buttocks squeeze. This strengthens the buttocks muscles. It supports your back and helps you lift with your legs.</li><li><a class="HwLinkMultiMedia" data-hw-type="MultiMedia" data-hw-document-href="abw9959" data-hw-section="abw9959-sec" rel="MultiMedia" hw:document-type="MultiMedia" hw:document-href="abw9959" data-hwid="abw9959" hw:section-href="abw9959-sec" hw:link-type="image" href="?id=abw9959#abw9959-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">Pelvic tilts</span></a>. These stretch the lower back.</li><li><a class="HwLinkMultiMedia" data-hw-type="MultiMedia" data-hw-document-href="hw208009" data-hw-section="hw208009-sec" rel="MultiMedia" hw:document-type="MultiMedia" hw:document-href="hw208009" data-hwid="hw208009" hw:section-href="hw208009-sec" hw:link-type="image" href="?id=hw208009#hw208009-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">Hamstring stretch</span></a>. It stretches the muscles in the back of the thigh.</li><li><a class="HwLinkMultiMedia" data-hw-type="MultiMedia" data-hw-document-href="hw208017" data-hw-section="hw208017-sec" rel="MultiMedia" hw:document-type="MultiMedia" hw:document-href="hw208017" data-hwid="hw208017" hw:section-href="hw208017-sec" hw:link-type="image" href="?id=hw208017#hw208017-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">Hip flexor stretch</span></a>. It stretches the muscles in the hip that help the hip glide and work smoothly.</li></ul></li> <li> Rub the area. <p>Gently massage or rub your hip to relieve pain and encourage blood flow. Don't massage the affected area if it causes pain.</p></li> <li>Don't smoke or use other tobacco products. <p>Smoking slows healing because it decreases blood supply and delays tissue repair.</p></li> </ul> <h3 class="HwSubSectionTitle" fingerprint="c5b2b5b7" fingerprint-exact="1ca93d88">When to call for help during self-care</h3> <p fingerprint="0c6430b7" fingerprint-exact="37647145">Call a doctor if any of the following occur during self-care at home:</p> <ul fingerprint="6e889b52" fingerprint-exact="8cf671c2"> <li>New pain or swelling.</li> <li>New signs of infection, such as redness, warmth, or a fever.</li> <li>New numbness, tingling, or weakness.</li> <li>New pale, white, blue, or cold skin.</li> <li>Trouble bearing weight on the hip.</li> <li>Symptoms occur more often or are more severe.</li> </ul> <h3 class="HwSubSectionTitle" fingerprint="c9d246df" fingerprint-exact="236ac716">Learn more</h3> <div class="HwOptionalAll"> <div class="hwSecLinks"> <p fingerprint="5b88c69b" 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